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Milo Baughman Furniture

American, 1923-2003

Milo Baughman was one of the most agile and adept modern American furniture designers of the late 20th century. A prolific lecturer and writer on the benefits of good design — he taught for years at Brigham Young University — Baughman (whose often-scrambled surname is pronounced BAWF-man) focused almost exclusively on residential furnishings, such as chairs, sofas and benches. He had a particular talent for lounge chairs, perhaps the most sociable piece of furniture.

Like his fellow adoptive Californians Charles and Ray Eames, Baughman’s furniture has a relaxed and breezy air. He was famously opposed to ostentatious and idiosyncratic designs that were made to excite attention. While many of his chair designs are enlivened by such effects as tufted upholstery, Baughman tended to let his materials carry the aesthetic weight, most often relying on seating and table frames made of sturdy and sleek flat-bar chromed metal, and chairs, tables and cabinets finished with highly-figured wood veneers.

Like his colleagues Karl Springer and the multifarious Pierre Cardin, Baughman’s designs are emblematic of the 1970s: sleek, sure and scintillating.

As you will see from the furniture presented on 1stDibs, Milo Baughman’s designs for the likes of Drexel Furniture, Glenn of California and — for five decades — Thayer Coggin are ably employed as either the heart of a décor or its focal point.

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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Creator: Milo Baughman
Milo Baughman Dowel Bench for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A multifunctional piece designed in the 1950s by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California. Most commonly seen as a bench, the piece has a walnut frame that tapers towards each end with ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Birch, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Pair of Cream lacquer, Milo Baughman pedestal cube modular side tables
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Milo Baughman pedestal cube side tables. Heavy duty, solid construction. In very good, restored vintage condition. One of the makers tag is still attached. 15”H 21.5” le...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Lacquer

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Todays Living” Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Elm

Milo Baughman Tambour-Door Walnut Cabinet with Colored Drawers
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Walnut

Newly Refinished- Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Brass

Milo Buaghman Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Walnut

Milo Baughman Multi-Wood Extendable Dining Table for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 29in H x 72in - 108in W x 39in D 2x Leaves - 18in each ________________________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is l...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Milo Baughman Storage Headboard for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exquisite Mid Century Modern Storage Headboard, meticulously designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California during the 1950s. ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Reclining Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant reclining chair designed by Milo Baughman for James Inc. in the United States circa 1950s. This comfortable Mid-Century Modern recliner features a newly upholstered seat rest...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

California Modern Walnut Dresser with Tulip Style Pulls by Milo Baughman
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Steel

Milo Baughman Cognac Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Steel

Burlwood & Chrome Sideboard by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood Sideboard, the rectangular top with burl wood veneer and four hinged panel doors opening to a fitted interior, raised on a squared chrome base. Dimensions: 34.75 inches high x 72 inches wide x 18 inches deep.
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1970s American Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood & Chrome Dresser for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman rosewood & chrome dresser for Thayer Coggin. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history ba...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Brushed Stainless Steel and Marble Drum Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brushed stainless steel and marble drum table by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This piece is in excellent condition. From the estate of the late great composer Gary Geld. This i...
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1970s American Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Stainless Steel

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Set of Six Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - a stunning collection of chairs that bring elegance and style to your dining space. Designed by renowned...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman "Scoop" Iron & Leather Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman "Scoop" iron & leather lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Milo Baughman End Tables for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great pair of Milo Baughman designed end tables for Glenn of California with a magazine shelf and book cubby. Fully restored.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

Milo Baughman Two-Tone Lacquered Highboy for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman two-tone lacquered highboy for Glenn of California. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Steel

Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Upholstered Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four midcentury Milo Baughman dining or office chairs for Thayer Coggin - the chrome frames have been hand polished and new upholstery in wine color cotton velvet.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Beautiful Coffee Table by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful coffee table by Milo Baughman, with burl walnut wood, the picture speak for it self, the table is a little darker, the patina i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Burl

Set of Milo Baughman Biedermeier Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Biedermeier 90 collection, Milo Baughman did with Thayer Coggin in the is one of the last collections Milo and Coggin did together in the 1990's. Milo Baughman believed the midcentury style needed to be warmed up a bit. For admirers of Biedermeier furniture, the neoclassical style that flourished in Austria and Germany from 1815-1830, the choices are few: scarce and expensive antique pieces and now, Milo Baughman's Biedermeier 90 collection for Thayer Coggin, a furniture maker in High Point, N.C. ''When I teach the history of modern design, I start with Biedermeier, because it's the first indication that there would be a new philosophy in design, furniture designed to be more honest and simple,'' said Mr. Baughman, who has designed furniture for Thayer Coggin since 1953 and also teaches design at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. The 27-piece collection, which includes consoles, tables and upholstered seating, captures the spirit of Biedermeier design with honey-colored wood veneers, neoclassical fluted columns and natural steel finishes. - Ref NYTIMES, 8/10/1989 “Eurostyle started out as a fairly valid design statement,” says Milo Baughman, a highly regarded veteran furniture designer who teaches at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. ''But when it was reduced to more commercial levels and picked up too quickly by people who make cheap furniture...
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1990s American Biedermeier Milo Baughman Furniture

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Maple, Fabric

Milo Baughman Cantilever Chrome Bar Stools – Set of 3
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three sculptural chrome cantilever bar stools by Milo Baughman. Great lines on these bar stools. Clean and simple design. The chrome really plays well off the blush. Chrome...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Cantilevered Chrome Bar Stools – Set of 3
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three sculptural chrome cantilevered bar stools by Milo Baughman. Great lines on these bar stools. Clean and simple design. The chrome really plays well off the blush. Chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair with Chrome Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent mid-century Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair with chrome base. Stunning fabric. USA, 1970s. Great lines on this chair. Exceptional original condition. The fabric is in...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Velvet

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Steel Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman Steel Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Steel

Milo Baughman 80s Swivel Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Milo Baughman barrel swivel chairs. In original, blue grey fabric. Very good vintage condition. Ruched 360° seat ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Fabric

Milo Baughman Credenza for Arch Gordon
By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon credenza, USA, c.1950s. The cabinet features an oiled walnut frame, painted metal legs and drawer pulls, polished travertine top, and sliding doors with...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Travertine, Metal

Milo Baughman Set of Six Brass Dining Chairs DIA Design Institute of America
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (6) Vintage Mid Century 60's Milo Baughman Brass Dining Chairs for DIA Design Institute of America. Good vintage condition. Most chairs a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Brass

Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large walnut coffee table by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California c.1950s, USA. This unique table features ample storage with two deep hinged cabinet doors. The cabinets open to reveal one large storage cabinet and a divided storage cabinet. A third divided storage section is perfect for housing a record...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Walnut

Lacquer and Chrome Cabinet by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
High polished lacquered cabinet, with chromed steel sides and legs. Wood with pink lacquer. Manufacturer Label, 1970 Highpoint NC.
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1970s American Vintage Milo Baughman Furniture

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Chrome

Milo Baughman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Milo Baughman furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Milo Baughman furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 681 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Milo Baughman were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Dunbar, Charles and Ray Eames, and Adrian Pearsall. Prices for Milo Baughman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $380 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,973.
Questions About Milo Baughman Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Milo Baughman took special care to make sure his chairs looked just as good from the back as they do from the front. You can spot a real Milo Baughman chair by checking out the trademark flat bar metal frames on the chairs and sofas. Shop a collection of Milo Baughman pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Milo Baughman designed for many companies over the course of his life. Some of the companies the American designer worked for include Arch Gordon, Directional Furniture, Drexel, George Kovacs, Glenn of California, The Inco Company, Mode Furniture, Murray Furniture of Winchendon and Pacific Iron. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Milo Baughman was an American furniture designer whose pieces helped define the trends of the 1970s. His style features sleek, simple lines with little ornamentation. In addition to creating furniture, Baughman taught design at Brigham Young University. Find a collection of Milo Baughman on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Milo Baughman designed furniture for Thayer Coggin from 1953 to 2003. The brand produced most pieces from their joint collection in High Point, North Carolina, and the range includes a variety of chairs, sofas and tables. You'll find a collection of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To pronounce Milo Baughman, say "MY-low BA-mun." The "GH" in his surname is silent. Baughman was born in 1923 in Goodland, Kansas, but he soon moved to California, the state that served as his home throughout much of his life. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether Milo Baughman recliners are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal perception. However, creating furniture that was as functional as it was fashionable was his main goal. You can see this reflected in the ample padding, supportive lines and carefully selected upholstery of his recliners. Shop a range of Milo Baughman recliners on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How best to identify Milo Baughman furniture depends on the piece. Lounge chairs and sofas often feature a flat metal bar frame, and his tables tend to show off clean, simple lines. The backs of Baughman's pieces make the same visual impression as the fronts because he believed that furniture should be pleasing to the eye when viewed from any angle. Find a large selection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Milo Baughman made chairs out of a variety of materials. Many of his pieces feature metal bar frames fashioned out of chrome, brass or stainless steel. Milo Baughman chairs often have leather upholstery. However, you may also find reupholstered pieces clad in various fabrics. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    One way to know if a piece of furniture is a Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is to consult the visual catalog of his pieces on the Thayer Coggin official website. Many of the chairs he produced for the brand feature metal bar or pedestal bases. In addition, he created many drum tables for Thayer Coggin. You'll find a large collection of expertly vetted Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin pieces on 1stDibs.

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